Can I Keep Damsel Fish With Clownfish?

Once they establish territories and live with each other long enough, they should be fine

. Although there’s always an exception. It’s possible the pairs would get along right from the get-go.

Are damsels aggressive fish?

Damselfish get a really bad rap in the saltwater aquarium hobby.

They are highly aggressive

, bite your hand if you put it in the tank, have been known to harass timid tank mates to death, and are a pain to remove if you have to take one out of your tank.

What kind of fish can live with clownfish?

Clownfish do well with

wrasses, damselfish, tangs, dartfish, angelfish, blennies, puffers, corals, anemones and gobies

. One thing to think about is that clownfish will often not get along with others of their kind.

Can clownfish be kept with other fish?

Clownfish mix with lots of other marine fish species including wrasses, gobies, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, damsels, dottybacks, foxfaces and more.

As long as the other fish aren’t large enough to eat them (like Lionfish,) Clownfish usually get on with them

.

Are clownfish a type of damsel?

Clownfish are one of the most popular types of Damselfish

and are part of the same family (Pomacentridae).

Can you keep damsels together?

Compatibility with other Fish

As a general rule,

you shouldn’t try to keep different species of Damsels together in the same aquarium

. You should keep to one species of Damsel per aquarium. If you’ve got a small aquarium it’s also generally a bad idea to mix other species with Damsels.

Can you mix clownfish with other clownfish?

Can you mix clowns or have more than two?

Yes, but they will fight

. Having multiply species in the same tank is like two rival gangs in the same area.

Can blue tang live with clownfish?

Blue tangs live in the open ocean and love to swim (just keep swimming?) unlike the clownfish, and therefore they should be kept in a tank around 100+ gallons. This fish can grow up to 12 inches and

can be kept with some other fish (including clownfish)

, however they are moderately aggressive.

Can you have 3 clownfish in a tank?

3 clownfish of the same species (sometimes more)

may work out as long as they are juveniles and introduced together

. Your issue would be with the Sebae, which would eventually mature into a female (would not remain a juvenile) because there is no other similar mature clownfish.

How much is a damselfish?

Are damsels jumpers?

Maritimer said:

Damsels aren’t “jumpers” the way

, for instance, wrasses tend to be – but the only fish I know of that _can’t_ jump are seahorses. I’ve had fish vanish within the tank, as cleanup crew can be pretty efficient, and I’ve had fish vanish outside the tank, because my son keeps dogs.

How big do saltwater damsels get?

Damselfish get to

about 2 inches

in the saltwater aquarium. They are considered a good starter fish for cycling or breaking in a new tank because they are hardy adapting well to changing water conditions and inexpensive if lost.

Can guppies live with clownfish?

Make sure that the tank mates you are considering for your guppies will be able to live comfortably in freshwater as well. Damselfish, mollies, and clownfish are examples of saltwater fish that

will not be able to survive in a freshwater tank

.

Can seahorses live with clownfish?

Nice idea, but

no you can not keep them together

. Sea horses require frequent feedings, they would never be able to compet with a clownfish.

What fish can I put with maroon clownfish?

They become very territorial as they mature and are best kept as an individuals or as a mated pair. They are more suited with bold tank mates such as

angelfish, tangs triggerfish and wrasses

. They will harass small peaceful fish (including other clownfish species).

Why is my blue damsel turning white?

At night, their coloring gets much lighter. Their bellies look really light blue/white.

It’s just something they do

. Nothing to worry about.

Can Chromis live with clownfish?

A lot of fish can live with Clownfish

! Some suitable tankmates can be Mandarin Dragonet, Dartfish, Red Coris Wrasse, Yellow Tang, Basslets, Chromis Damselfish, Pygmy Angelfish, Butterflyfish, Pseudochromis, Blenny, Banggai Cardinalfish, etc.

Are damsels reef safe?

Damsels are reef safe as far as corals and inverts go

, but are generally very aggressive, so they are not necessarily “community safe”.

Are damselfish territorial?

Territorial damselfishes are abundant in number and their territories cover up to 70% of the reef substrate in some reef zones


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Are damsels schooling fish?

These Damsels are just about as hardy as their close relatives, but are

more of a schooling fish

. They need to be kept in groups of at least five individuals to be happy, and will swim in a school in larger tanks, mostly in the upper portions of the tank.

Why are damselfish so aggressive?

The aggression shown by Damselfish is

to protect their territory

. If they are added to an aquarium first they will claim the whole tank as their territory and bully any other fish added after. By adding Damselfish last you can ensure they remain calmer and only have a small territory to protect.

Can Dory and Nemo live together?

Fortunately for Dory, if you want to add Marlin, Nemo, or Coral to the tank,

they can all live peacefully together

. In fact, with a properly set up tank of 125 gallons or larger, you will be able to keep many of Nemo’s tankmates from the dentist’s office without the threat of them wanting to escape.

Can I put 4 clownfish together?

We know the general rule that

you should not have more than 2 clowns in one tank

. Of course, that is merely a general rule that has obvious exceptions. For example, if the tank were 10,000 gallons, obviously there would be enough room for many more clowns.

How long does it take clownfish to pair?

If you introduce a smaller clownfish than the current you have, or two clownfish at once, a pair will form in

a couple of months

, usually sooner. Pairing up is not guaranteed and, in some cases, will never occur.

Are clownfish easy to keep?

Luckily,

Clownfish are easy to keep

and have simple diets compared to other saltwater fish. They are also amazing to learn about, with unique communication and biology. Each fish will bring personality in abundance, along with beautiful patterns and interesting movements, such as their ‘waddle’ while they swim.

What fish is Nemo?

Marlin and Nemo are

Ocellaris clownfish

, a type of orange clownfish that live in sea anemones, just like in the movie. This type of clownfish is typically 3 to 4 inches long with bright orange coloring and white stripes outlined in black.

What size tank does a clownfish need?

The minimum tank size for Ocellaris clownfish is

10-gallons

. The recommended tank size could increase from the minimum depending on the number of other fish, corals, and invertebrates in the same aquarium, as well as the relative aggressiveness of those other tankmates.